The bill also clarifies the capabilities of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in policing Australia's 11 major airports. The changes remove doubt regarding the legal basis for state and territory police to swear in AFP members and ensure that arrest and search powers are available to the AFP when enforcing state offenses in the federally-owned airports. (Id. at 4.)

The Minister for Home Affairs and Justice, Hon. Brendan O'Connor, stated that airlines, airports, and unions had provided input into the development of the laws and said that he is "confident that this new suite of offences and penalties will help them to conduct their business in greater safety and security." (Press Release, supra.)

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